Woundwort
Stachys · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Woundwort, scientifically known as Stachys, is a versatile genus of flowering plants within the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its historical use in traditional medicine, particularly for treating skin abrasions and minor injuries, this hardy perennial offers significant therapeutic potential through its diverse bioactive compounds and healing properties.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Woundwort
- Hedge nettles
- Woundworts
Scientific Names
Accepted name
StachysSynonyms
- Lamiostachys
- Tetrahitum
- Stachyus
- Ortostachys
- Trixella
- Olisia
- Chamaesphacos
- Aspasia
- Eriostemum
- Eriostomum
- Zietenia
- Koevia
- Thuspeinanta
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Trixella
- Bonamya
- Lamiostachys
- Eriostomum
- Olisia
- Stachyus
- Tetrahitum
- Menitskia
- Zietenia
- Ortostachys
- Eriostemum
- ortigas hediondas y parientes
German:
- Zieste
- Pandonie
- Feuerkraut
- Ziest
- Zieste
French:
- épiaire
- Epiaire
- Épiaire
- Épiaires
- Épiaire
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Lamiales and falls into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the specific genus Stachys.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Stachys |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the natural landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, its presence extends to the northern reaches of Finland. The species is also well-documented throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range includes the rugged territories of Norway.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Stachys has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ajugoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ajugoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ajugoside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Activities
Stachys has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antibacterial
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Cytotoxic
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Stachys has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include pain.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Pain
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Stachys has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Hairy Tea "Tüylü Çay", Stachys essential oil, Stachys extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hairy tea "tüylü çay" | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stachys essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stachys extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hairy tea "tüylü çay"
- Planta medica
Stachys essential oil
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Stachys extract
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)